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This section offers the latest in Defence Force news. We also regularly issue statements and background information to the media. We have maintained an archive of media releases since May 2003.

Queenstown Challenge Teams do the NZDF proud

 The three defence teams who took part in the Accor $10 Queenstown Challenge from 1- 3 October really did the NZDF proud. Not only did they raise an amazing $32,000 for the Cure Kids charity, they also promoted our core values to the public as they...

Cairns gets LAV boost

Chris Cairns in the LAV Turret. (OH08-0583-02tn) Chris Cairns was able to give his feet brief respite when he was given a lift in a New Zealand Army Light Armoured Vehicle (NZ LAVIII) into Waiouru Military Camp yesterday. Cairns is walking from Pukekohe to Rolleston to raise awareness of rail...

Rugby Tournament to test Pacific Defence Teams

Defence Force rugby teams from across the Pacific will converge on Wellington this October for the Pacific Nations Military Rugby Tournament (PNMRT). The teams will be divided into two pools with round robin matches played from 28 -30 October, with...

Waikato University honours head of Defence Force

TOP HONOUR: Lt Gen Jerry Mateparae and <?xml:namespace prefix = "st1" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Waikato Chancellor Jim Bolger</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> share a moment at the Distinguished Alumni Awards. Photo: Barker Photography.<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> New Zealand’s Chief of Defence Force, Lt Gen Jerry Mateparae has been awarded a top honour from Waikato University. Lt Gen Mateparae graduated from the University of Waikato in 1996 with a Master of Arts in International Relations and Strategic...

Air Force Boeing 757 Fit to Fly

 The modified RNZAF Boeing 757 (NZ7571) after successfully completing its first test flight at the Mobile Aerospace Engineering facilities in Alabama: WN 08-0035-21 In what is a significant milestone for the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Boeing 757 modification and upgrade programme, the first of two aircraft (NZ7571) has completed successful test flights at Mobile Aerospace Engineering in Mobile, Alabama.

Tribute08 honours Vietnam Vets

 Thousands of Vietnam veterans and their families finally got their long overdue welcome home at Tribute08 in Wellington over Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

Australian Deputy PM Lays wreath

 New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard lay roses on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Wellington today. OH 08-0381-04 The Honorable Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia attended a wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Wellington today.

Kiwis play key role in turning guerillas into soldiers

Defence Minister Phil Goff and COMJ Major General Rhys Jones in Timor Leste. New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel are playing a key role in training and modernising the F-FDTL - the former guerrilla army which has become Timor-Leste’s national defence force.
Reluctant Hero DVD cover

'Reluctant Hero' on DVD

Corporal Willie Apiata VC greets veterans.

An emotional reunion with veterans at Te Kaha Marae.

Marae at Te Kaha.

Te Kaha Marae on the day of CPL Apiata's Homecoming

Waiata at Te Kaha Marae

Waiata for CPL Apiata at Te Kaha Marae

This page was last reviewed on 8 October 2008, and is current.